Is the Citroen DS4 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 10,617 MOT tests, around 11% of Citroen DS4s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 61% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 28%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 90% diesel, 10% petrol. Diesel DS4s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Every petrol DS4 in the data (2011 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 11%
- Likely charged
- 61%
- Depends on the car
- 28%
- MOT tests analysed
- 10,617
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DS4 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many DS4s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Check exact car978 tested | Likely compliant111 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,006 tested | Likely compliant243 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,390 tested | Likely compliant294 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,153 tested | Likely compliant222 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged975 tested | Likely compliant202 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the DS4
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (90% of DS4s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (10% of DS4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
DS4s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (28% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Citroen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how DS4s fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen DS4 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen DS4 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen DS4s in this data were first registered between 2011 and 2015. 2013 was the most common year, with 3,684 tests (35% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
DS4s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 57% of the time, at an average of 85,433 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 90,354 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the DS4's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (8.8% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (8.5%); lights and electrics: "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (7.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 23.1% of tests.
Overall, 57% of DS4s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 84,734 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Citroen models
About this data
Based on 10,617 first MOT tests of the Citroen DS4 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 10,617 MOT tests say about the Citroen DS4 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen DS4 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 11% of DS4s on the road are likely compliant and 61% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol DS4 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol DS4s first registered from 2011 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel DS4 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel DS4s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific DS4 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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